France’s Macron Reappoints Sebastien Lecornu as Prime Minister

French President Emmanuel Macron reappointed Sebastien Lecornu as prime minister just days after Lecornu’s resignation.
Lecornu accepted the role “out of duty,” pledging to form a government, pass a 2026 budget, and address daily issues facing citizens.
Lecornu’s initial resignation earlier this week occurred after only 14 hours in office when his newly named cabinet faced immediate opposition from key coalition partners.
France has been in political turmoil since Macron’s snap election in mid-2024, which produced a hung parliament with no majority. The far-right National Rally and far-left France Unbowed remain opposed, demanding either snap elections or Macron’s resignation.
Key issues include the unpopular pension reform raising retirement age from 62 to 64, France’s mounting public debt of 3.346 trillion euros (114% of GDP), and a projected budget deficit of 4.7–5% for 2026, nearly double the EU limit.

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